For Friday, November 30th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 30TH,  2012

21 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
25 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

It's  FRIDAY

COMPUTER SECURITY DAY

Security is an important consideration when working with computers, the Internet or indeed any electronic devices. Use Computer Security Day to ensure that your passwords are regularly updated, that your personal information is safe and secure, and that your systems are protected.  

Don't forget to monitor your monitor!

Hope yours is bug free!


It's an old adage that the way to be safe is never to be secure. Each one of us requires the spur of insecurity to force us to do our best. 

Harold W. Dodds

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Most people are looking for security, a nice, safe, prosperous future. And there's nothing wrong with that. It's called the American Dream. 

Lee Iacocca

I think we all like to feel safe and secure.  When someone invades our privacy we feel violated and scared too.

Simple things like changing your password often can help with computer security.  When it comes to lifetime security it isn't often that simple.  One thing I know for sure is that when I turn my problems over to the Lord in prayer, I can trust He will do a much better job of taking care of things than I can.  

We are so blessed to live in a county that is one of the safest places in the world to live.  So today I'm thankful for having a good Lord to take care of me, guide and protect me and for living where I do.

Hope you all have a fantastic Friday!

Thoughts About God
If you feel far away from God, guess who moved? 

Fear knocked. Faith answered. No one was there. 

What you are is God's Gift to you. What you become is your gift to God. 

I am God's Melody of Life and He Sings His Song through me. 

We can never really go where God is not, and where He Is, all is well. 

No matter what is happening in your life, know that God Is Waiting for you with open Arms. 

God Promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. 

 Do your best and then sleep in peace. God Is Awake. 

God Has a Purpose and Plan for me that no one else can fulfill. 

The Will of God will never take you to where The Grace of God will not protect you. 

We are responsible for the effort, not the outcome. 

We set the sail; God Makes the wind. 

Begin to weave and God Will Give you the thread. 

When God Says "no", it's because He Has something better in store for you. 

The task ahead of us is never as great as The Power behind us. 

Prayer: don't bother to give God instructions, just report for duty. 

It's my business to do God's Business, and it's His Business to take care of my business. 

Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. 

How come you're always running around looking for God? He's not lost. 

The will of the majority usually is not The Will of God.

Author unknown 

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

 

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Thursday, November 29th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 29TH,  2012

21 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
25 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

It's  THURSDAY

NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE DAY!

Here's a chance to get out and Dosey Do with your partner. It's Square Dance Day!

English, Irish, and Scottish settlers brought square dancing to the U.S. As it evolved in the U.S., a caller was added to help dancers stay in step. It remains popular among southern and western rural areas, and with senior citizens.

Couples square dance in circles or square formations. It's lively and quick, and lots of fun.

Square Dancing is both fun, and great exercise. Medical sites and journals speaks to its health benefits for people of all ages.

Put a little fun into your life. Try dancing. 

Kathryn Murray

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You can dance anywhere, even if only in your heart.  

Author Unknown

I feel like I am doing a dance here...putting away all the fall decorations and sorting out the ones for Christmas.  This coming Sunday is the beginning of Advent and I need to at least find my Advent Candles out to sit on the dining room table.

Today I'm Thankful for being able to go up and down all the stairs here at my house.  I may not get a lot of other kinds of exercise, especially when the weather is bad, but I do go up and down a lot.  

Hope you all have a great Thursday!

LORD OF THE DANCE

Lord of the Dance is a hymn with words written by English songwriter Sydney Carter in 1967. He adapted the tune from the American Shaker song Simple Gifts.

Dance then, wherever you may be 

 I am the Lord of the Dance, said He! 

 And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be 

 And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said He!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

 

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 28TH,  2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's  WEDNESDAY

MAIZE DAY

This holiday is set aside for people to appreciate Maize and learn just what part it played in our food history. Did you know that many crops first domesticated by Native American Indians are now produced and or used globally. Largest among these is maize or corn, arguably the most important crop in the world! So on National Maize Day remember how sweet and delicious corn is and have some fun learning about it's history. Have even more fun by learning the many ways to eat corn. Everything from cornbread to corn casserole can be cooked up into some mouth watering corn dishes. Share in the good taste with all your friends, family and neighbors too.

Our family feast this past Thanksgiving included some good buttered corn along with many other things for sure.  Today I'm thankful for the fact that my family all have plenty to eat and love sharing what they can with others too.

Our little sugar AB continues to do well and we are hoping that she will be home soon.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Legend of the Five Kernels

 The first winter the Pilgrims spent in their new home was very cold. Food was in short supply. Some days they had only enough food for each  person to have five kernels of corn for the day. Finally spring came. They planted food and it grew. All the pilgrims did not die. From then on, when a time of Thanksgiving came around, the Pilgrims put five kernels of corn on each plate to remind themselves of their blessings.

The first kernel reminds us of the autumn beauty around us.

The second kernel reminds us of our love for each other.

The third reminds us of Godís love and care for us.

 The fourth kernel reminds us of our friends-especially our Native American Brothers

The fifth kernel reminds us that we are a free people.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

COUNTING THE DAYS

 Nature gives man corn but he must grind it; God gives man a will but he must make the right choices

Fulton Sheen

22 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

26 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

Celebrate the happiness
that friends are always giving,
make every day a holiday,
and celebrate just living!

Amanda Bradley

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 27TH,  2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's  TUESDAY

National Get the Giggles and Give One Away Day.

Other than the fact that I saw this date listed on one of the trivial sites I read, I really couldn't find any other information about this holiday.  I really liked the idea and wasn't able to find anything else much to celebrate today.  

Giggles are contagious and I'd like to pass them on to you today!

Laughing at ourselves as well as with each other gives a surprising sense of togetherness. 

Hazel C. Lee

NEWS FROM HOME

When babies look beyond you and giggle, maybe they're seeing angels.

Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book

Our little X factor has quite a giggle and  DSIL made a video of him giggling.  Believe me, if I need a laugh, all I have to do is watch that video.

My grandchildren are all full of giggles and laughter and I love to hear them together playing.  It's a joy that this grand'ma' is THANKFUL for.  The month of being THANKFUL in  November isn't over quite yet so for today I'm thankful for giggles!

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.

Shel Silverstein, Hug O' War 

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

COUNTING THE DAYS

SMILE and the world smiles back!

 

23 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

27 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

Celebrate the happiness
that friends are always giving,
make every day a holiday,
and celebrate just living!

Amanda Bradley

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

 You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought

Matthew 5:5 (MSG)